Phoenix Car Accident Attorneys

Rely on 50+ Years of Collective Legal Experience

There are approximately
127,000 traffic collisions in Arizona each year. According to the Arizona Department
of Transportation, these accidents resulted in 1,010 fatalities and 53,376
reported injuries in 2018. In other words, about 146 people are injured
by reckless, distracted, and intoxicated motorists every day.

Contact the Phoenix car accident lawyers at
Alex & Associates if you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident.
Our compassionate and trial-tested legal team can investigate your case,
calculate your claim’s maximum value, and aggressively represent
your interests both in and out of court. We can also negotiate with the
defendant’s insurance company to make sure you’re awarded
a settlement that reflects your unique legal objectives and financial needs.

Is Arizona a No-Fault State for Car Accidents?

Arizona is not a "no-fault" state, it is a "comparative
fault" state. This means that a car accident, whoever is considered
at-fault is the one who is responsible for paying for any damages that
result from the incident. Liability is determined by whoever caused the
car accident, but due to the fact that Arizona is a comparative fault
state, this means that fault can apportioned to different drivers.

Types of Car Accidents

When a severe accident occurs, the survivors often sustain debilitating
and life-changing injuries that necessitate costly and ongoing medical
treatments. But how can these victims keep up with their treatments programs
if they can’t even afford the accompanying medical bills? Worse,
what if their injuries prevent them from holding gainful employment? Oftentimes,
a car accident survivor’s only option is to pursue monetary damages
by filing a claim against the negligent driver.

Statistically, the average American driver will be involved in
3-4 traffic collisions throughout their life. Unfortunately, most car accidents are the result
of human error and driver negligence.

The most common types of auto accidents include, but are not limited to:

Vehicle rollovers

Weather-related incidents

Rear-end collisions

Head-on collisions

Side-impact collisions

Underride accidents.

To secure a favorable case result, your legal team needs to prove 3 critical
facts: the defendant was participating in negligent driving behaviors;
these actions caused or contributed to the accident; you sustained physical
injuries and/or suffered financial losses because of their actions. By
investigating your case, we can collect evidence and develop a comprehensive
litigation strategy that proves the defending party is responsible for
your physical and financial condition.

An at-fault driver can be held legally accountable for the following behaviors:

Distracted driving

Texting or talking on the phone

Speeding

Aggressive driving

Tailgating

Failing to signal

Driving while intoxicated

Running a red light or stop sign

Failing to yield

Fatigued driving

Illegal turns and u-turns

What are the Steps to Take After a Car Accident?

Drivers in Arizona owe a duty of care to other motorists, bicyclists, “scooterists,”
and pedestrians. In other words, drivers are expected to exercise reasonable
care and act in consideration of the law while operating a motor vehicle.
However, when drivers ignore this principle, it results in nearly 130,000
accidents a year.

You can protect your claim by following these 15 steps to take after a
car accident:

Pull over your vehicle, if possible.

Make sure all drivers and passengers are safe.

Call 911 and request emergency assistance.

Exchange insurance information with the other driver(s).

Don’t apologize or admit/imply fault for the accident.

Use your cell phone to take pictures of the crash site, the damages vehicles,
and your injuries.

Write down witness information, including their names and phone numbers.

Help the police complete the accident report.

Seek immediate medical attention, even if your injuries appear to be “minor.”

Request copies of the accident report and your medical record.

Report the accident to your insurance company.

Don’t accept calls from the defendant’ insurance provider unless
you have a lawyer present.

Keep a record of any accident-related expenses (receipts, statements, etc.).

Refrain from posting about the accident on your social media accounts.

Schedule a case evaluation with a car accident attorney.

It’s important to remember that the defendant’s insurance company
is not your friend. Like any business, their priority is making and saving
money – and your case can certainly cost them money. To save their
company money, adjusters have been known to record phone calls and then
manipulate a plaintiff into making a statement that damages their lawsuit.
When this tactic doesn’t work, the company moves onto the next:
offering a lowball settlement and hoping the inexperienced plaintiff will
accept it. For these reasons and more, it’s imperative that you
retain the services of a qualified attorney who can protect your interests
and maximize your claim.

Hear it from Our Satisfied Clients!

5 /
5 stars

Andrew Alex has represented me and members of my family for over 20 years.
When I was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, he was relentless
in moving my case forward to a good result. He was available to meet with
me on evenings or weekends. Andrew always returns phone calls. He and
his staff not only worked on my case but assisted me extensively in finding
excellent doctors. Andrew is particularly impressive in court and in arbitration.
He responds to all court matters promptly and efficiently and his briefs
are well researched and persuasive. I have referred Motorcycle Accident
– Personal Injury to numerous friends and associates to him, and
he never fails to provide the best legal services. Andrew Alex also has
assisted me in drafting contracts and in my business matters. He goes
out of his way to provide excellent legal services.

- Joseph A.

Call an Advocate You Can Trust

The Phoenix car accident attorneys at Alex & Associates have been providing
high-quality legal guidance and personalized services to the residents
of Arizona for over 50 years. As a law firm, our mission is to help our
clients reclaim their lives through the litigation process. We understand
how difficult it can be to pursue legal action when you’re besieged
by stress, pain, and a farrago of financial concerns. For this reason,
we provide our services on a contingency fee basis – if we don’t
win, you don’t pay.

Our firm has recovered millions of dollars in settlements and awards for
auto accident victims and their families.
Contact Alex & Associates at (602) 483-6114 to schedule a free case evaluation today.

Keep reading to learn how you can get compensation for the diminished value
of your car

Awards & Recognition

The National Trial Lawyers - Top 40 Under 40

2015 Top 100 Lawyers - ASLA

Arizona's Finest Lawyers

Nation's Premier Top Ten Attorney - Personal Injury

AV Preeminent

AVVO - Top Rated Personal Injury

Compensation for the Diminished Value of Your Vehicle

If you suffer an injury, you are entitled to claim compensation for medical
bills, pain and suffering (past and future), lost wages, and permanent
injury or disfigurement.
Our attorneys recognize the importance of helping a client recover compensation
not only for their personal injury claim, but also for the loss of use
of their automobile and, in some cases, diminished value if their car is repaired.

We are one of the few firms that pursue our clients’ diminished value
claims. You sustain a diminished value (or accelerated depreciation) after
an accident because your vehicle is worthless on the open market after
the crash than before the crash, even after being repaired. We also assist
you in many other ways.

We are proud to offer our skilled services to Phoenix residents in both
Spanish and English! Call today at (602) 483-6114 to get started with our team.

Auto Insurance Claim Do’s & Don’ts

When you make an auto insurance claim, proceed with care. Your conversations
with an insurance company are generally recorded and often designed to
diminish the amount of monetary compensation you receive. Remember, the
insurance company records your conversation so anything said is essentially
set in stone. Even off-the-record comments will be documented to your
disadvantage.

DO: Report your accident to your insurance company

While you may be afraid to speak to your insurance company, it is very
important that you waste no time in reporting the accident. The insurance
company might try to use this information against you, implying that your
accident and injuries aren't that serious.

DO: See a doctor as soon as you can

Injuries that result from a car accident often don't show symptoms for
24-48 hours. This is often because of adrenaline and hyperactive emotions.
That's why it's important to see a medical professional within a couple
of days after the accident. Just because you don't feel hurt, doesn't
mean you aren't. Having conclusive medical evidence of your injury is
also essential to building a strong case for your claim.

DO: Keep a detailed account of the accident

Police reports and witness statements are important, but we also recommend
keeping a personal account of your side of the story. Some car accident
insurance claims take months or longer to resolve, and in that time your
memory might fade. Write down the details of your accident immediately,
while your memory is fresh so that you and your attorney can reference it later.

DON'T: Admit fault while giving your statement

Whether it's your statement to the police or your insurance agent, avoid
admitting fault to the accident. Keep to the facts and only answer questions
asked of you, to avoid giving statements that might be used against you later

DON'T: Take an early settlement

Insurance companies want to avoid paying out more than they have to. As
such, they will attempt to convince you to accept the first settlement
they offer. This is almost always a low ball offer. Once you accept the
settlement you cannot pursue more compensation later, even if you have
further expenses. Speak to an auto accident lawyer at Alex & Associates
first, to make sure you are receiving maximum compensation

Quality Representation from Experienced Attorneys

If you or a member of your family has suffered a car accident injury, attorneys
and staff at our law firm understand how overwhelming it may seem to make
decisions regarding claims for compensation while dealing with medical
and financial issues. We hope the information below is helpful. However,
because every situation is unique, it is important that you consult with
a well-qualified personal injury litigation attorney about your claim.

Uninsured & Underinsured Motorists Insurance

When the other driver, irresponsibly, has no car insurance (or has insufficient
car insurance) to compensate you for your injuries, you can present a
claim with your own insurance company under your uninsured and underinsured
motorists coverage. This claim with your insurance company does not affect
your insurance premiums. This is important coverage that you pay a premium
for and should be used to compensate you when the other driver has no
insurance or too little insurance.

No-Fault Insurance

In some cases, no-fault insurance might apply, especially with out-of-state
motorists. No-fault auto insurance allows the driver to collect from his
or her insurance company regardless of who was at fault. Not every state
has no-fault insurance, but those that do have extremely narrow laws that
determine how much, when, and for how long the injured party can receive
insurance.

Consult with a personal injury attorney to discuss how your state views
fault and to determine how the laws may affect your right to recover damages
for a car accident injury.

When you are in an accident, you have immediate, important decisions to
make. For the crucial decisions you have to make later on, consult with
an accident attorney at (602) 483-6114.

While we are proud of our past results, they do not guarantee or predict
future outcomes. The information on this website is for general information
purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for
any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to
create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client
relationship.